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The Download: squeezing more metal out of aging mines, and AI’s truth crisis
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Microbes could extract the metal needed for cleantech In a pine forest on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the only active nickel mine in the US is nearing the end of its life. At a…
WikiFlix shows us what Netflix would have been like 100 years ago
On WikiFlix, a Netflix-inspired archive of public domain films, you can watch movies like “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Noseferatu” for free.
X updates its terms, files countersuit to lay claim to the ‘Twitter’ trademark after newcomer’s challenge
X’s new terms of service say that no one can use the Twitter name, trademarks, logos and more without written consent.
X updates its terms to lay claim to the ‘Twitter’ trademark after newcomer’s challenge
X’s new terms of service say that no one can use the Twitter name, trademarks, logos and more without written consent.
Study shows Instacart may be charging some shoppers 20% more for the same product
The delivery app has claimed that price testing is part of a longstanding practice in retail sales.
Why Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin Says His Early Retirement Was ‘the Worst Decision’
Google co-founder Sergey Brin tried to retire in 2019, but quickly decided that it was the wrong move.
Blockchain Payments Are Booming — But This Major Obstacle Is Preventing Real Growth
With stablecoin use projected to reach up to $3 trillion USD by 2030, unified standards aren’t optional; they’re essential for scaling blockchain payments globally.
Slate crosses 150,000 reservations despite waning EV truck enthusiasm
It took Slate Auto about seven months to grow its customer list by 50%, but new reservations appear to be outpacing any cancelations.
Every Startup Reaches This Fork in the Road — Here’s How to Choose Your Path
There’s one strategic choice all founders face in the early stages of building a startup. Here’s how to navigate it.
8 Creative Side Hustles We Discovered in 2025 — Which One Can Make You Money in 2026?
People are earning big with side hustles, and you can, too.